I am so proud of my son! He did not reach the time he wanted. This was the first meet he participated in and so he has to be patient and wait for the next meet, have his PR then! He did PR by a couple of seconds but not what he had hoped for. It was a JV meet and he is on the Varsity team, but wanted to get a meet in since he has been sick. I am proud of his dedication, his good sportsmanship and holding his head up high! It hasn’t been easy for any of my children and Mude was one of my first kids to attend school here, he didn’t know how to read very much and it was a whole new world for him and for us! Yesterday I stood by the fence and yelled, as he requested, that it was time for him to pick up his speed! After the race, a boy from another school, a freshman, asked Mude what his time was, then told him “Wow you are so fast, I hope I can race against you again” his eyes were wide with admiration! I told my son, “ok that is what this is about” as Mude gave him a high five and he walked away I felt a warm feeling inside of me well up, a feeling that I did the right thing 7 years ago this month and chose to stay here, raise my kids and help them have opportunities. I usually say I relocated, but now I will just say it, I fled and made sure my kids were with me and safe!
He has a wonderful smile and it is absolutely amazing that he fit in a meet after being sick! Many kudos to him!!
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Thanks!
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Those warm feelings of motherhood are priceless. You did the right thing. Look at your happy kids!
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I had guilt for a long time, although it was an unbearable situation for all of us, still guilt when I chose to stay! But, things get better all the time! thanks! xxx
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You did the right thing! Your children are free to discover themselves 🙂
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Thank you!
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Only a mother knows exactly how it feels when the kid is admired by all. God bless, Lynn…you did the right thing, you are a strong and confident woman, a winner, I should say… 🙂 ❤
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Thank you so much dear xx
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🙂 …
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Aww! I’m sure he’ll hit his PR once he gets a couple of other races in. He was probably in the top 3, especially if he runs varsity but ran a JV race. Which race did he run? I’m so glad you’re back in the U.S.
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He was first in the mile
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Awesome! Congrats to you and him!
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Thanks!
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😀
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🙂
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Awesome for Mude!
I am glad you were able to get away with all the kids.
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I am too! He said saleeha needed to marry and that was a turning point for me…..
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That would be a turning point for sure…You are a GREAT mom!!!
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It was!!!!!
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As the children age they know what their Mom did was because she loved them more…You did do the right thing Lynn I will always say that to you-better than many times in the past you were made to endure and suffer and so did those children in a round-about way. Not anymore they are in America-home to the FREE and the BRAVE. xoxooxxoo Bestie 2
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Thanks so much Bestie best xoxo
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Congrats to Mude…handsome boy there Lynn!!! xoxoxo
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Thanks xoxoxo
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What a beautiful smile! making me smile too. (K)
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Thanks xx
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What a wonderful smile on that handsome young man. Your pride shines through, Lynn. You absolutely made the right choice for all of you. ❤
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Thank you so much. I have doubted my decision as we have struggled, but momemts like thess make me feel totally free of that guilt!
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Congrats to Mude! It must be tough getting back out there after being sick. Congrats to you too, proud mama! He’s doing great! Glad to hear you feel good about your decision to move back here! 🙂
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Thanks so much!
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Yay! Congratulations to Mude and I’m sure he’ll smash his record next time.
And I’m sure he’s just as proud of you and everything you’ve done for him and his siblings 🙂
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Thanks Claire!
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Awesome, awesome son and mom. You protected them and raised them to be wonderful people! Good job Momma!
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Thanks so much Marci!
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You did the right thing and continue to every day! Keep up the great work momma !
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Thanks so much Jodi! xx
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His smile says it all.
I’ve dealt with my own guilt…I’ve learned to forgive myself the choices I made back then, but still…every now and then *sigh* the guilt returns.
You did right by your children Lyn
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Thanks so much! That means allot!
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I want to stand up and cheer for you Lynn. Because you have survived, because you put motherhood first. Most of all because you finally said it. Fled. Ran for your life. And made the time. Brava. X
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Thanks so much! I was just able to say the word abuse and so now yes I admit, fled, Thanks dear xxx
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Fleeing an unbearable situation is an act of courage and strength spurred on by a great love for one’s children! Hugs Lynn xxx
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Thanks so much Marisa!
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Congrats to Mude! It sounds like he enjoyed his first meet even if he didn’t reach his goal time 🙂
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Thanks!
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Oh Lynn, I’m so glad you came back and your children will realize it too.
Leslie
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The older ones told me they would not return which forced me to stay. It was hard for the little ones who really didn’t remember much.
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They will be glad too.
Leslie
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7 years later they are happy 🙂
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I’m sure they are, Lynn.
Leslie
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Thanks so much Leslie
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😉
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It is possible for your children to participate in many things now because if your bravery. Good job Lynn and good job Mude!
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Thanks so much dear Paula!
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Well done Mude!
Big things to come on Varsity I think….!
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Yes I hope he can make his PR, next Friday is the home meet!
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Good Luck!!!
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Congruatulations to Mude and to you for taking that step that ensured that your children would be happy and have all of these amazing opportunities.
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Thanks Suzanne! xx
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These moments are times for reconciliation for yourself.. Taking time to put the nightmares, regrets and guilt in thier proper place, the past.. Every decision you’ve made has led up to having these golden moments..
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Thanks so much!
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If you ever doubt that you did the right thing, just look at the smiles on your kids’ faces!
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So true!
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You made the best decision ever. You were meant to have a happy life after all!
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Thank you dear Karins
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Karina!
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Haha
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Tall and handsome and FAST! Great going, and well you should be proud.
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Thanks!
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Mude you are a great person and athlete – I am proud of you as well as your mom. And mom, you are a wonderful mom, person and lady – I appreciate you! 🙂
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Awwwe thanks so much Terry x
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Congratulations to Mude! And to his mum whose support he must be proud of.
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Thanks Robyn!
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By the looks on your kids faces, you did the right thing. 🙂
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I agree, thanks Colleen
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So emotional!!! He soars now because he has a chance to. And that is thanks to you!!!
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There are more and more of these moments! 🙂 xx
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My congratulation! This is amazing and of course you must be the proudest mom ever!
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Thanks dear Erika!
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😊💖
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He is so adorable. But welcome to the world of runners – they are NEVER satisfied with their times. Be prepared.
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haha ok I honestly never knew that! Each time I am thinking wow you were fast, and each time he is NOT satisfied! Thanks for telling me x
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Big smiles all around!
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YES!
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Congrats to Mude, he did well. Isn’t it an amazing feeling being a mom, and seeing our children thrive. I am so happy for you Lynn. xxx
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It sure is! Thanks lynne xxx
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Awesome 🙂 I love that happy picture! Such a nice post Lynn 🙂
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Thanks sweetie xx
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So, how far did he run? And what was his time?? I need details!
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Haha he ran the mile and 800. He wants a 4:20 end of season. He wanted a 4: 30 this meet, got a 4:43. Enough details aunty Elaine? Your awesome xxx
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Yes, that’ll do! Thank you xxx be very proud! You saved those children and yourself xx
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Thanks so much xx
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Great job, Mude!! 😀
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Thanks
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xoxo Hugs dear sis!!
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hugs back little sis! xxxxxxx
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You’re so proud of him! And rightfully so. What a strong-minded, handsome, and healthy young man he is. And he looks proud of you too! Heck yes, you did the right thing. Thank heavens you got yourself and your family to a place of normalcy and joy.
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Thanks so much!
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You have a LOT to be proud of! Not only for your children and their successes, but for yourself to make the decision to flee! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thanks so much, I felt very guilty for a long time! My oldest kids said no way they would go back, but the little ones were not sure what was going on. There have been big issues, but things get better each year! Thanks so much xxx
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xoxoxo!
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xoxo
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This is so good 🙂 No wonder you are proud of him… He looks really happy!
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Thanks
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I think everyone here definitely agrees you made the right decision – those smiles say so much, as does the good sportsmanship and attitude with the fellow competitor.
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Thanks so much Sarah!
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Congratulations Mude! The smile says it all 🙂 You should be so proud ,Lynn!! You did the best thing ever 🙂
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Thanks Freda!
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You are a strong lady Lynn and Congratulations to Mude!
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Thanks Nandini
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What a good boy you have and such a good sport! I bet your heart was full!
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It was for sure! Thanks Antonia!
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So glad you are here and safe! And how wonderful that your children are experiencing a happy and healthy life 🙂 Great pictures of you and your kids! They are beautiful!
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Thanks dear!
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Yes, you absolutely did the right thing! What a wonderful son!
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Thanks Blue x
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